We still need a talent infusion.

 

Right and I am confident that Pace and Fox know that and know its going to take some time. I think Fox is going to slowly and methodically build this team back to contention. Not in a few months from now but in two years from now, yes. And thats actually a pretty short turnaround for where this team is/was right after Trestman/Emery left.

At the very least, a good sign was that Sutton and Ferguson did not look like wasted talent in the 3-4 five tech.

 

there were a few flashes. I still dont think McLellin is the guy, he just cant shed blocks, his tackles are usually after the damage is done. And Vereen, oh my god Vereen

there were a few flashes. I still dont think McLellin is the guy, he just cant shed blocks, his tackles are usually after the damage is done. And Vereen, oh my god Vereen

 

I said a couple years ago. Unfortunately McClellin is not an NFL player. No matter which way you look at it.

 

Vereen apparently isnt one either.

At this point, no way to do that other than patience. At least you're 1/3 of the way through the guaranteed part of the contract given to the QB.

Cutler's deal has nothing to do with things though (I think he is now out of top 10 in terms of QB pay). Bears just need to be good in the draft and smart in FA (plus hopefully develop some existing guys). In football, the turnaround can be quick.

there were a few flashes. I still dont think McLellin is the guy, he just cant shed blocks, his tackles are usually after the damage is done. And Vereen, oh my god Vereen

 

Know who else couldn't shed blocks????? Brian Urlacher.

Know who else couldn't shed blocks????? Brian Urlacher.

 

Yea, but every other one of Brians skills were so much better than McLellin. Be real SCS, Urlacher is one of the top players in Bears history, and was one of the best linebackers in the league for pretty much his entire career in the NFL. The only comparison McLellin has is he is white, blonde, and plays football

I just want to say something...I am so happy we have respectable coaches.

 

Definitely. They're the reason I think the Bears could get to 8-8 at least.

Definitely. They're the reason I think the Bears could get to 8-8 at least.

I still don't think so, but I'd rather go in with low expectations and get surprised (vs. what happened last year).

Yea, but every other one of Brians skills were so much better than McLellin. Be real SCS, Urlacher is one of the top players in Bears history, and was one of the best linebackers in the league for pretty much his entire career in the NFL. The only comparison McLellin has is he is white, blonde, and plays football

 

C'mon now, you know I'm not trying to say SMC is gonna be Urlacher. I'm just saying not being able to get off blocks isn't something that will automatically set you up for failure at ILB.

 

If your front 3 and 2 OLBs are taking up the 5 OLinemen, which is key, he won't have to get off blocks more often than not.

 

 

C'mon now, you know I'm not trying to say SMC is gonna be Urlacher. I'm just saying not being able to get off blocks isn't something that will automatically set you up for failure at ILB.

 

If your front 3 and 2 OLBs are taking up the 5 OLinemen, which is key, he won't have to get off blocks more often than not.

 

You are acting like we have never seen Shea before.

In the run game, you basically want one of your ILBs to do nothing but be blocked

You are acting like we have never seen Shea before.

 

I'm acting like Shea is at a new position where one of his major flaws can be covered up..

 

Jake is also right in his last post.

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I'm acting like Shea is at a new position where one of his major flaws can be covered up..

 

Jake is also right in his last post.

 

You have acted like this each of the past three years with Shea. He comes into training camp with hype, then he plays

You have acted like this each of the past three years with Shea. He comes into training camp with hype, then he plays

 

Have I?

 

Quite honestly, I had him behind Foster, Jones, and Bostic as far as ILBs go.

 

The hype, with this new staff just seems different I guess. Fangio essentially said Shea has sucked elsewhere so he's gonna put him at ILB. As if ILB is a position with less skill involved.

 

All I know is this FO and staff has no ties to SMC and he's beating out a pretty good Mason Foster.

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We still need a talent infusion.

It's very obvious defensively. They are really below average.

The Bears going 3-13 could be fantastic. Christian Hackenberg is a talented QB and would look great in blue and orange.

The Bears going 3-13 could be fantastic. Christian Hackenberg is a talented QB and would look great in blue and orange.

Ugh gross. Not even the best QB in his conference.

Ugh gross. Not even the best QB in his conference.

Don't be fooled by the fact he has no offensive line. He is the best NFL QB prospect next year, period.

Don't be fooled by the fact he has no offensive line. He is the best NFL QB prospect next year, period.

Disagree. I don't think he's the best in the big ten. I'd take Cook over him all day and that's still late round.

The Bears going 3-13 could be fantastic. Christian Hackenberg is a talented QB and would look great in blue and orange.

Maybe Cutler has a good enough year and they can get a top end OT- Conklin, Tunsil, Stanley- and get rid of that overpaid bum Bushrod.

The Bears going 3-13 could be fantastic. Christian Hackenberg is a talented QB and would look great in blue and orange.

 

If the future depended on Hackenberg, it might finally be time to give up the season tickets.

Disagree. I don't think he's the best in the big ten. I'd take Cook over him all day and that's still late round.

I don't get all the love Connor Cook gets. He's a good college QB who can lead a conference championship team, but he's not an NFL quarterback.

Kevin White likely out for season ... Sigh

That, word for word, was gonna be my exact post B.

 

 

Yuck.

 

I was leaning towards 7 wins but if White is out the whole year, 4-5 wins seems possible.

This sucks so much.